Witpoort Crime Statistics

Witpoort, Waterberg (Lephalale), Limpopo — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C56/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

397

-10.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,734

per 100k

Safety Score

56/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

30,514

Crime Breakdown — Witpoort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	80	20.2%
Common assault	contact	80	20.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	72	18.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	56	14.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	9.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	35	8.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	6.3%
Rape	contact	25	6.3%
Stock Theft	property	24	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	3.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	13	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.8%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Witpoort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Witpoort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Witpoort Safe?

Witpoort has moderate safety levels.

Witpoort scores 56/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Witpoort is 1,734 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Witpoort, especially at night.

vs National Average

-43%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in Waterberg (Lephalale)

14/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Witpoort

In 2025, Witpoort recorded 397 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Witpoort is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 80 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Witpoort), followed by Common assault at 80 cases (20.2%) and Drug-Related Crime at 72 cases (18.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Witpoort has decreased by 10.2%, a positive sign for the Witpoort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Witpoort?

The most reported crimes in Witpoort are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (80 cases), Common assault (80 cases), Drug-Related Crime (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Witpoort compare to other areas in Waterberg (Lephalale)?

Witpoort has a crime rate of 1,734 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Waterberg (Lephalale), Cumberland is safer with a rate of 75 per 100k.

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